INGREDIENTS :
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning ( I use 1/8 tsp)
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS :
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
-In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
-Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
-Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with toothpicks.
-Brush each chicken breast with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
-Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
-Remove the toothpicks before serving!
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning ( I use 1/8 tsp)
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS :
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
-In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
-Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
-Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with toothpicks.
-Brush each chicken breast with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
-Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
-Remove the toothpicks before serving!